dinov
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| Signal tube versus power tube, sound impact? Usually power tubes first then signal tubes in an amp. Also it’s the first signal tube in the series for a particular channel that has the most impact. For instance, if you have 3 -12 ax7s for each channel, the first one in the series has the mos... | |
| Bananas rule, spades drool. End of discussion. +1 @erik_squires totally agree. I used to be a bare wire advocate but after going to banana connectors I’m a believer. | |
| Value of a preamp? +1 @soix also it gives you the ability of various inputs, sound level balance, and control of your system components. Ideally, it should “get out of the way” in terms of sound and noise but it’s personality can add quite a bit to a system given t... | |
| Qobuz Issues? It was down yesterday on the 8th for about an hour. | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? Quiet, absolute silence! | |
| Clock vs Streamer advice Used Lumin, absolutely! | |
| Mcintosh pre amp pricing That’s part of buying a McIntosh. Among many other reasons, they will hold their value, even for you should you purchase one. | |
| Does a turntable mat make any difference? +1 @baylinor | |
| Did I damage my new amp Amp probably not, speakers ie tweeters maybe. | |
| Why do people like reel to reel players? Aside from the ability to record, a quality reel to reel recording is the closest thing to the master tape. | |
| Happy Holidays to All Merry Christmas! | |
| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? Enjoy the music! | |
| I found the best way to recycle my old tubes! Very nice!! | |
| Anyone Here Ever Purchased A Tube Tester? I use a cheap vintage tester, Superior TD65 purchased on eBay and it gives me what I need to know and works fine. I highly suggest anyone with tube gear get one. It doesn’t have to be a very expensive one, but one that will tell you if a tube is b... | |
| Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore! It is truly an audio desert here in northwest Florida. It’s really sad. In addition to not having traditional brick and mortar stores, there are very few audiophiles, clubs, get togethers etc. My only contact with people of my ilk are forums like ... |